Khawbung

Khawbung is a Town and Subdivision in Champhai District of Mizoram. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Khawbung Block (CD) is 01909. The total area of Khawbung Subdivision is 706 km². Khawbung has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Khawbung Subdivision

Khawbung Subdivision has a total of 24 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khawbung Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Buang N/A Champhai (45 km)
2Bulfekzawl N/A Champhai (30 km)
3Bungzung N/A Champhai (35 km)
4Dungtlang N/A Khawbung
5E Chawngtui N/A Champhai (36 km)
6Farkawn N/A Champhai (35 km)
7Hruaikawn N/A Champhai (30 km)
8Khankawn N/A Champhai (65 km)
9Khuangleng N/A Champhai (40 km)
10Khuangthing N/A Champhai (42 km)
11Leisenzo N/A Champhai (50 km)
12Leithum N/A Champhai (30 km)
13Lianpui N/A Champhai (52 km)
14S Khawbung N/A Champhai (36 km)
15Samthang N/A Champhai (46 km)
16Sazep N/A Champhai (25 km)
17Sesih N/A Champhai (42 km)
18Thekpui N/A Champhai (43 km)
19Thekte N/A Champhai (42 km)
20Vangchhia N/A Champhai (35 km)
21Vanzau N/A Champhai (40 km)
22Vaphai N/A Champhai (43 km)
23Zawlsei N/A Champhai (42 km)
24Zawngtetui N/A Champhai (35 km)

Population of Khawbung Subdivision

The population profile of Khawbung Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Khawbung Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 22,137 22,137 N/A
Male Population 11,195 11,195 N/A
Female Population 10,942 10,942 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,684 3,684 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,868 1,868 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,816 1,816 N/A
Literate Population 17,743 17,743 N/A
Literate Male Population 9,080 9,080 N/A
Literate Female Population 8,663 8,663 N/A
Illiterate Population 4,394 4,394 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,115 2,115 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,279 2,279 N/A
Total Households 4,479 4,479 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 22,137 people. Includes nearly 11,195 males and 10,942 females. Rural population is about 22,137 people.
  • There are around 3,684 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,868 boys and 1,816 girls.
  • Literate population is about 17,743 people. Non-literate population is around 4,394 people.
  • There are nearly 4,479 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khawbung Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2 2 N/A
SC Male Population 2 2 N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 21,819 21,819 N/A
ST Male Population 10,988 10,988 N/A
ST Female Population 10,831 10,831 N/A
Population Density 31 / km² 31 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khawbung Subdivision is approximately 2 people. Around 2 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khawbung Subdivision is about 21,819 people, including 10,988 males and 10,831 females. Around 21,819 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 31 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 31 people per sq. km.